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The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program is a week-long, hands-on learning experience offered on-campus and online. High school students dive deep into a field of study with access to world-class faculty, researchers, and industry professionals. Get a better view of tomorrow, right now. 21 Institutes, one incredible summer...(more)
From the molecular to the philosophical – explore how the brain develops, functions, and learns. Neuroscience is an exciting and rapidly growing interdisciplinary field encompassing the study of the nervous system and its role in regulating behavior. Students will examine the structure of the brain through hands-on dissection, and learn how drugs affect the brain and how sensory systems detect stimuli in the environment...(more)
Identifying needs and problem solving with innovative solutions to real problems. Are you a problem solver that wants to explore sustainable solutions to our ever-changing society? Do you find yourself asking why too many of the systems we function in? Prepare to be introduced to the fundamentals of engineering and the variety of career pathways available to engineers. ..(more)
Explore What Makes Women's Care DifferentWOMEN’S MEDICINE: AN INSIDE LOOK AT TREATMENT, INTERVENTION, AND SURGERY Consider this: 63% of the top 10 surgical procedures are performed on women. More than ½ of any doctor’s patients will be women. Symptoms for common conditions such as heart disease and Lupus express themselves differently in women than in men. ..(more)
Explore the digital divide through virtual reality. Technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, game engines, and motion capture are changing the way we create and enjoy films and gaming. Students will have an introduction to each of these technologies and get hands-on with the Oculus Quest 2...(more)
Your permission to approach the bench is granted – experience an insider’s view of being a lawyer. Find out what it’s really like to be a lawyer. From arguing for your client in a criminal litigation case to representing a company in a contract negotiation students will be exposed to a wide range of law practice areas and career paths...(more)
Innovate. Create. Build. Disrupt. Take Your idea from concept to reality and learn how to launch the next industry-changing start-up! Learn how to develop, vet, and launch a valuable entrepreneurial idea. Meet and engage with successful entrepreneurs, tour start-up companies at different stages of development, and learn key principles of entrepreneurial marketing, finance, and strategy. ..(more)
This is the best seat in the house for an in-depth view of one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide. Whether cold calling to bring together fans to support their favorite team, implementing promotions to enhance the game day experience, or negotiating sponsorship deals with Fortune 500 companies, students will learn about and get a behind-the-scenes look! ..(more)
Lights. Camera. Action. Tell the story. Do you have an interest in filmmaking? Are you passionate about storytelling? Do you love shooting vlogs and dream about creating the next great movie, Do you have an interest in filmmaking? Are you passionate about storytelling? Do you love shooting vlogs and dream about creating the next great movie, documentary, or television series? If so, then the Film Institute is for you. ..(more)
Discover the world of technology from the inside out. In today’s fast-paced, digitally connected world, technology has invaded In today’s fast-paced, digitally connected world, technology has invaded almost every aspect of our lives. In this institute, students will learn how big data is leveraged to shape buying habits and consider the security ramifications and implications that a world shaped by the Internet of Things presents. ..(more)
Speak up. Speak out. Make a statement. Build your confidence and skills; become arguably the best you can be. Spend one week this summer at Wake Forest University building confidence in speaking, arguing, and learning to passionately advocate for yourself and others. Students will engage in discussions about current events and learn skills such as persuasion, legal reasoning, and the art of communication. ..(more)
Explore the brain, emotions, and senses from the perspective of a psychologist. Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Dive into the structure of the brain through hands-on dissection and learn about how illusions, emotions, and biases affect how we see and interact with the world. Can you really trust everything you see and hear? You’ll conduct your own observational study to get a more in-depth look at the world and those around you...(more)
Screenplays are where cinematic stories are born! Screenplays provide the blueprint for a movie or TV show. The Screenwriting Institute is a week-long program designed for high school students to gain an understanding of the art and craft of writing screenplays for film, television, and/or video games. Students will learn how to write their own screenplay and meet with Screenwriting professionals...(more)
CANCER: AN INSIDE LOOK AT CARING, CURING AND TREATING Are you interested in a future in medicine? Oncology (treatment of cancer) is a leading medical specialty. In this online course, you’ll accompany a patient on their cancer journey. You’ll see what it’s like to be diagnosed, to receive treatment, and how people cope with its spread...(more)
Empower yourself and get engaged to help shape the policies that govern our community, our state, and the nation! The Policy and Politics Institute is an opportunity for students to learn about American democracy, their constitutional rights, and how elections shape current laws. Students will engage with each other during class, becoming empowered citizens as they discuss and develop a public policy plan. ..(more)
Prepare to make a positive impact through medicine. Interested in donning the white coat, but not sure what being a healthcare professional is really like? Gain hands-on experience in the medical field and insight into the many career opportunities available within the various disciplines of medicine. You’ll visit healthcare facilities in Winston-Salem, participate in simulations and labs, and learn basic skills like taking blood pressure. ..(more)
Money that does not make money, is a waste of money. Get ahead of the game. Learn and experience how investing works. Dive into the world of investments – stocks, bonds, and mutual funds/exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Explore popular investing approaches, techniques, and strategies to confidently learn how fundamental analysis plays a role in valuation...(more)
What does it take to keep top athletes on the field performing at their very best? Grab some athletic tape, have the scalpel on standby, and come find out! The Sports Medicine Institute will expose students to innovative methods of medical care for the nation’s most elite athletes while exploring the various career options that the sports medicine field has to offer. ..(more)
The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program is a hands-on learning experience offered on-campus and online. High school students dive deep into a field of study with access to world-class faculty, researchers, and industry professionals ..(more)
Workout your future. Master the essentials of health, exercise, and overall wellness. Are you interested in health and how exercise can help you be healthier? Have you wondered how the body works and the testing practices used to identify and treat diseases? Gain hands-on experience in the health and exercise science field and insight into the many career opportunities available in the different disciplines of exercise science. ..(more)
Experimentation. Exploration. Innovation. The building blocks of science. The frontiers of the biological sciences have rarely been as exciting as they are today. Students will explore the variety of biological disciplines and their interactions with each other. Students will have the opportunity to work with esteemed faculty in the Wake Forest science departments and learn from research mentors and industry professionals. ..(more)
